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PYT 50R

1977 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,073 mi
Last recorded62,073 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Beetle52,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYT 50R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 62,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in o/s/f top mount when jacked up

Pass 20 May 2017 60,659 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perishing

slight play in O/S top mount

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,414 miles

O/S/F lower ball joint boot is perished

car has had welding repairs

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,050 miles

advise waxoyl in chassis rails

clutch biting high

long park brake travel, advise rear shoe adjust

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch judder when moving off in first

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s/f chassis strengthner drain hole corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

wipers very slow movement across screen

Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wipers very slow movement across screen

Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,518 miles

corrosion forming around o/s/f lower strut bracing

long park brake travel

minor play in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/f lower b.joint dust boot split

o/s/f outer tie rod end dudt boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r outer cv joint worn

screenwash leak inside car

Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,833 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r outer cv joint worn

screenwash leak inside car

Pass 18 Apr 2009 56,156 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise new front discs due to inner edges pitting

n/s/r outer cv joint worn

reverse lamp swith leaking gear oil

Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,534 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

n/s/r outer cv joint worn

o/s/f brake flexi hose very close to road wheel on full lock, slight signs of previous rubbing

o/s/f strut top mount slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 54,378 miles

advise rear brake strip and insp

n/s/f lower swivel dust boot split

n/s/f tie rod end worn

o/s/f tie rod end dust boot split

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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PYT 50R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 52,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYT 50R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYT 50R registered?

PYT 50R is a 1977 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is PYT 50R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYT 50R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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